PROCESS ANALYSIS OR CAUSE AND EFFECT ANALYSIS

CREDIT ASSIGNMENT 3
PROCESS ANALYSIS OR CAUSE AND EFFECT ANALYSIS
You will be required to produce a topic to sentence outline, two paragraphs (one each based on TWO (2) different main points given in the outline and a conclusion on ONE of the questions given, using the expository method indicated. Please ensure that the question selected is one of the options you have studied during the semester.

Students are required to use either Process analysis or Cause and Effect analysis to answer ONE of the following:
Either:
a. Outline the steps which have been taken by one form of telecommunication, to improve its service in one named Caribbean country.
OR
b. Discuss the reasons for the sustainability of one form of telecommunication in a named Caribbean country.

Documentation
You must include documentary evidence within the paragraphs submitted to support the material presented in the paper using MLA latest version as specified by tutor. YOU MUST PROVIDE NO LESS THAN 3 REFERENCES

EXCELLENT GOOD POOR
CRITERIA 2 1 0-.5 Total

Interpretation of question
Key words correctly identified and interpreted and relationship to overall question explicitly established in thesis statement
Key words identified but some nuances are glossed over and relationship to overall question not explicitly established in thesis statement

Unable to identify key words in question thus interpretation of question is faulty and relationship to overall question is absent from thesis statement
1 .5 0
Selection of points Selection shows a sound grasp of major issues raised in question area and explicitly related to question; grammar is sound Selections shows a fair understanding of relevant issues raised in question area; most points are explicitly related to question; grammar is fair
Selections shows little understanding of relevant issues raised in question area; only one /no points are explicitly related to question/ungrammatical/points poorly expressed/points delinked from stated thesis
1 .5 0
Structure of thesis
Thesis a complete, succinct, single statement that embraces all points; grammar is sound
Thesis a complete, single statement but wordy;
Relevant thesis but more than one sentence; grammar is fair Thesis a sentence fragment/sentence that is unfocussed on question/insufficient reference to required method/grammar is weak
1 .5 0
Use of expository strategy Relevant expository strategy selected and evidenced in language of thesis and topic sentences
Relevant expository strategy selected but some difficulty in using language in thesis and/topic sentences Inappropriate expository strategy selected; language of thesis/topic sentences inappropriate to required method
1 .5 0
Presentation Correct format of topic to sentence outline presented
outline presented but topic to sentence format not utilized No outline presented

EXCEPTIONAL 9 EXCELLENT 7-8 GOOD 5-6 ACCEPTABLE 4.5 POOR 4-0
Org.
9
Body
(2) Both points begin with a clear , relevant topic sentence
Both points well developed with relevant examples and explanation
Relevant expository method chosen and expertly utilized
Both main points begin with a clear, relevant topic sentence
Both main points developed with some examples and explanation
Relevant expository method chosen and well utilized
Both main points begin with a
Inconsistent development of main points with relevant examples and explanation
Relevant expository method satisfactorily utilized
 )ne main point begins with a clear topic sentence
 One main point developed with relevant examples and explanation
Relevant expository method chosen but not adequately utilized
Main points do not begin with a clear topic sentence
Main points not developed with relevant examples and explanation
Relevant expository method not chosen and/or utilized
Con. Provides closure
Summarizes all the main points.
Presents no new information Provides closure
Summarizes most of the main points.
No new information Weak attempt at closure
 Summarizes most of the main points.
No new information

Poor attempt at closure
 One point summarized.
New information presented. No attempt at closure
Main points not summarized.
New information presented.
Exceeds required length
EXCEPTIONAL 6 EXCELLENT 5 GOOD 4 ACCEPTABLE 3 POOR 1-0
Lang.

6 Language is formal
Supports required expository mode.
Absence of following types or errors:
• Subject verb agreement.
• Pronoun agreement.
• Spelling
• Sentence fragments.
• Sentence construction errors.
Language generally formal
Supports required expository mode.
1-2 errors in the following areas:
• Subject verb agreement.
• Pronoun agreement
• Spelling
• Sentence fragments
• Sentence construction errors. Language somewhat formal
Clear attempt to utilize required expository mode
 3-4 errors in the following areas:
• Subject verb agreement.
• Pronoun agreement.
• Spelling
• Sentence fragments.
• Sentence construction errors. Language somewhat informal
Difficulty in maintaining required mode
4-5 errors in the following areas:
• Subject verb agreement.
• Pronoun agreement.
• Spelling
• Sentence fragments.
• Sentence construction errors. Language informal
Required method not supported by diction/word choice.
Multiple errors in the following areas:
• Subject verb agreement.
• Pronoun agreement.
• Spelling
• Sentence fragments.
• Sentence construction errors.
EXCEPTIONAL 5 EXCELLENT 4 GOOD 3 ACCEPTABLE POOR 1-0
Cont.
5 Selection of material is appropriate to specific question asked.
Excellent integration of analysis & research.
Excellent attempt to relate content to question asked. Selection of material generally relevant.
Good attempt to integrate analysis & research.
Good attempt to relate content to question asked. Relevance of material to question not always explicit in all points.
Fair attempt to integrate analysis & research.
Fair attempt to relate content to question asked. Some material is relevant to question asked.
Difficulty in integrating analysis & research.
Shift in question focus. Material inappropriate
Poor attempt to integrate analysis & research.
Question not answered.
EXCEPTIONAL 4 EXCELLENT 3 GOOD 2 ACCEPTABLE 1 POOR 0-.5
Doc
4 A minimum of 3 in-text citations.
List of sources accurately formatted and punctuated.
In-text citations fully referenced
Latest version of APA/MLA utilized A minimum of 2 in-text citations.
1-2 punctuation errors in in-text and/or final list of sources.
List of sources generally accurately formatted & punctuated.
Latest version of APA/MLA utilized
A minimum of 1 in-text citation.
3-4 punctuation errors in- text and in final list of sources.
List of sources shows some awareness of correct format.
Latest version of MLA/APA utilized. A minimum of 1 in-text citation but errors in format.
4-5 punctuation errors in-text and in final list of sources.
List of sources does not show adequate awareness of correct format.
Latest version of MLA/APA not utilized. No in-text citation used.
More than 5 punctuation errors in-text and in list of sources.
List of sources does not show any awareness of correct format.
Latest version of MLA/APA not utilized.
Sources of information not acknowledged.
Outline /6 plus Essay /24= 30.Divide by 2=15